Terms

Ayus

Ayus from whom came Nahusha, father of Yayati
Ayus n. life , vital power , vigour , health , duration of life , long life
active power , efficacy
the totality of living beings [food Say.]
N. of a particular ceremony (= {AyuH-SToma} q.v.) ;
N. of a Saman
of the eighth lunar mansion
; food L. ; ({us})
m. the son of Pururavas and Urvasi
(cf. {Ayu})